Things To Do Step #4: BUFF Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email By Rick Tuma and Tribune IllustrationPUBLISHED: August 10, 2010 at 3:18 PM CDT | UPDATED: January 25, 2019 at 11:49 PM CSTGetting your Trinity Audio player ready... Let the polish dry for five or 10 minutes, then buff to a shine, using a cotton cloth. Depending on use and weather, a shoe can hold a shine from three days to two or three weeks. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email